By Marly Youmans Plague-spell The village streets abandoned, save for deer That, brazen, dare to nibble at our trees… At sunset’s hour, a mild, uncanny light Beckons us to west windows, curious. Rain pelts the house, as sudden as a strike, And just as swiftly drains and dies away. Will we dismiss the strangeness of this year, When breath or brush of hand … [Read more...] about Poetry From the Age of Pandemic
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Rothko’s Emptiness
By Dennis Raverty Upon entering the Rothko Chapel in Houston, one is immediately aware of a quiet, contemplative ambience unlike either the noisy city outside or the typical atmosphere in a gallery or a museum, where paintings by the mid-century abstract artist Marc Rothko (1908-70) are more likely to be seen. Dimly lit by a concealed skylight and entirely without windows, … [Read more...] about Rothko’s Emptiness
Our Security Is in God
The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawaii, responds to the false alarm about a missile threatening the island state: Many noted that there were no sirens and that there were no special reports. Military types noted that they doubt North Korea has the targeting ability to hit the islands. Those of us on Queen Emma Square remained calm. All in all, it was a long … [Read more...] about Our Security Is in God